Financial Services Project Manager

Financial Services Project Manager An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join a high-growth organisation delivering major transformation programmes across the financial services sector. This role offers exposure to complex, strategically important projects spanning banking, asset management and insurance. You will work alongside experienced transformation professionals, senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary delivery teams in an environment that provides significant scope for professional development and career progression. The organisation is continuing to expand its financial services capability, creating genuine opportunities for successful individuals to take on greater responsibility, enhance their market profile and progress into more senior leadership positions. The Role As a Financial Services Project Manager, you will lead or support the delivery of complex business, operational and technology transformation programmes. Assignments will cover finance transformation, operational excellence, digital transformation, customer experience, process improvement and wider business change. You will help organisations use technology, data and process innovation to improve customer outcomes, increase operational efficiency and support sustainable growth. Key Responsibilities Manage complex projects through the full lifecycle, from initial scoping and planning through to implementation and benefits realisation. Develop project plans, governance structures, delivery milestones, roles and responsibilities, and communication strategies. Lead or support digital transformation initiatives involving new technologies, automation solutions and digital platforms. Deliver customer experience improvement programmes, including end-to-end customer journey redesign and identification of operational pain points. Produce and maintain high-quality project documentation, including project initiation documents, governance reports, status updates, RAID logs and delivery plans. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams comprising internal stakeholders, external specialists and third-party vendors. Facilitate workshops to establish project scope, define business requirements and agree desired outcomes. Engage confidently with C-suite executives, senior management and stakeholders across multiple business functions. Support senior leadership with programme oversight, informed decision-making and the resolution of delivery risks and issues. Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches across digital transformation, customer experience and operational improvement. Experience Required Candidates should have: Strong project or programme management experience within financial services. Experience working in retail banking, commercial banking, asset management or insurance. A successful track record of delivering projects across the full lifecycle. Experience coordinating large, multidisciplinary teams involving business stakeholders and third-party suppliers. Experience of digital transformation, business change, process improvement or customer experience programmes. Strong project governance, control and documentation skills. Experience communicating with senior management and C-suite stakeholders. Strong analytical, interpersonal and problem-solving capabilities. Qualifications A third-level degree or equivalent qualification. A recognised project management qualification or demonstrable knowledge of established project delivery methodologies. Practical experience using Waterfall, Agile or blended delivery approaches. Salary & Benefits: Basic salary: £45,000 - £65,000 Bonus Hybrid working - three days in and two days at home Enhanced pension Why Consider This Opportunity? Join a high-growth organisation with an expanding financial services transformation capability. Work on varied, large-scale and business-critical programmes. Build experience across digital transformation, customer experience, operational excellence and strategic change. Access structured learning and ongoing professional development. Benefit from clear opportunities for career progression as the team continues to grow. Work within a collaborative, inclusive and flexible environment where ideas and individual contributions are valued. This opportunity would suit an ambitious Project Manager seeking broader project exposure, increased responsibility and the opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing financial services transformation team. Skills: Project Manager Project Management

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